Mediterranean Chicken Patties (2024)

Delicious, moist and juicy Mediterranean chicken patties have everything you want in one bite: protein, veggies, herbs, and more! They are stuffed with spinach, Greek yogurt, fresh dill, garlic, and delicious seasonings for that classic Mediterranean flavor. Serve it as a quick and easy light meal on it's own with a side of Tzatziki, or make it a complete meal served with rice and vegetables. Either way, it's going to be a crowd favorite.

Why You’ll Love Mediterranean Chicken Patties

• It has the perfect texture. When you make a patty, you need something that’s not too firm but not too soft. With breadcrumbs and yogurt as binding agents, well-formed ground chicken, and softened sautéed veggies, these Mediterranean chicken patties deliver the most satisfying bite every single time. The best part? It takes just 10 minutes to prep.
• Well-seasoned for amazing flavor. Chicken is a great protein, but it’s infamous for being a bit bland on its own. With these Mediterranean chicken patties, flavor is not a problem. A wonderful blend of bold spices like cumin and paprika, combined with lemon, spinach, onion, and more bring satisfaction to your taste buds.
• It’s a light and healthy meal. Serving up deep-fried chicken fingers might not be the healthiest meal for your family—but these Mediterranean chicken patties are a healthy choice every time. Packed with clean protein and nutrient-rich vegetables, this kid-friendly chicken dinner is one that your family can feel good about.

Ingredients and Substitutions

To make these easy Mediterranean chicken patties, you will need the following ingredients (full quantities in recipe card below):

• ground chicken
• olive oil
• onion
• garlic
• baby spinach
• breadcrumbs - I used regular breadcrumbs, but feel free to use panko breadcrumbs for a slightly crunchier texture.
• Greek yogurt - Greek yogurt keeps these chicken patties super moist and tender. I recommend using Greek yogurt for the best results. You can also substitute with regular yogurt.
• lemon juice
• herbs - fresh dill and dried oregano. Feel free to substitute dried oregano with Italian seasoning.
• seasonings - paprika, ground cumin, salt, and pepper.

You will also need measuring cups and spoons, mixing bowl, and a cast-iron skillet or grill pan.

How to Make the Best Mediterranean Chicken Patties

1. Sauté aromatics. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat for 2 minutes until sizzling hot.Sauté onions and garlic until tender and nicely browned, about 2-3 minutes. Add spinach and sauté for 1 minute until soft.Set aside on a plate to cool for 5 minutes.
2. Make chicken mixture. In a large mixing bowl, add ground chicken, sautéed onion-spinach mixture, breadcrumbs, Greek yogurt, dill, lemon juice, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir well with a spatula to combine everything together (or use your hands to press the ingredients together to evenly combine).
3. Marinate. Shape the ground chicken mixture into a firm ball. This helps the mixture bind together to yield firm patties. Cover the bowl with plastic cling wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
4. Shape the patties. Take ½ cup chicken mixture at a time and shape into patties using your hands. You should get about 12 chicken patties.
5. Cook the patties. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes until sizzling hot. Place pattieson the skillet(about 6 pieces per batch) and cook for 3-5 minutes until nicely seared and starting to brown up the sides. Flip the patties over and cook for another 3-5 minutes, until the internal temperature for the patties reaches 165 F as read on a meat thermometer.

How to Serve

Serve these Mediterranean chicken patties on their own with a side of Tzatziki Sauce, or serve them with a side of Rice Pilafandveggies. Some of my favourite vegetable sides to serve with them are:

• Roasted Spring Vegetables
• Sautéed Garlic Mushrooms
• Honey Roasted Carrots
• Air Fryer Broccoli
• Sautéed Garlic Green Beans
• Easy Roasted Cauliflower

You can also serve them inHomemade Hamburger Buns with a side of French Fries.

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